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Economy
BRENT MELVILLE: Auckland's big ratepayer-owned Co's need reining in
Last week's release of a 99-page report into Auckland’s council-owned companies, has confirmed what most ratepayers already know; they act as a law unto themselves. The $650,000 independent review, commissioned by Mayor Phil Goff and the first since the supercity's format...
Refining NZ says covid restrictions vindicate simplification strategy
The latest covid-19 restrictions vindicate Refining NZ’s decision to trim down its operations, chief executive Naomi James said. Fuel offtake from the Marsden Point refinery is starting to reflect the level 3 restrictions in Auckland, although that impact won’t be material if...
Property
Health officials bar Summerset from testing staff, residents
Retirement village operators still can't get their staff and residents tested for covid-19, even though it's well-established that their residents are most at risk of the worst impacts of the virus.
Economy
Govt watching heavy industry job losses 'very closely' - Robertson
The government is watching job losses across the country’s heavy industry “very closely,” Finance Minister Grant Robertson said. But the minister had no firm response when asked about the “substantial” job losses New Zealand Steel warned of today as it seeks to put its busines...
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Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South.
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